Top Tips For Photography Beginners: What You Should Know

Everyone can take photographs, but not everyone can take great photographs. Photography is a skill which is learned, and although there are some who are innately talented, even these individuals need to have their talents harnessed and enhanced in the proper way. If you have an eye for photography and would like to be a great amateur photographer or establish a career as a professional photographer, adequate training is important. But there are certain things you can do to help you on your way, too. Here are some top tips for photography beginners: what you should know.

Bring it

As a photography beginner, you are probably inspired by things you see everywhere around you. And this is why it’s important to bring your camera with you at all times. You never really know when inspiration will strike – it could strike when you’re walking down the street, it could strike whilst you’re having supper, and so on. There are many opportunities to hone your craft, and the best way to improve is to take as many photographs as you can.

Note it down

If you can’t bring your camera with you all the time, there’s another thing you can do: note it down. When you are outside or at work, bring a notebook with you so you can note down the different things you see which you might want to go back to when you have your equipment. You should also note down the different aspects such as the lighting (when is the best time of day to come back?), the weather, the crowd, etc. By doing this, you can go back to something that inspired you, take proper photos, and eagerly await the results.

Enjoy it

Learning to be a good photographer involves being inspired by everything around you. Look at your surroundings with a ‘photographer’s eyes’ and you’ll see the most ordinary, mundane objects turn into objects of inspiration. Enjoy the process of learning – even the most skilled and veteran photographers will tell you that they enjoy learning something new every day. It’s an art, after all, and the only way you can produce something great is if you enjoy it and are passionate about it.

Don’t be afraid to experiment

An amateur considers a professional camera a delicate piece of equipment – and it is. But you will need to learn how to be comfortable with your equipment, so don’t be afraid to experiment, particularly when it comes to the settings of your camera. Go through the manual and take photos using different settings so you can see what you like and what works for your style.

Don’t neglect your studies

If you are serious about enhancing your skills as a photographer, you should take advantage of whatever resources are available. Take the right photography courses for beginners, so you can learn how to use your equipment properly and learn about basic elements that make up great photography, such as exposure, light, depth of field, composition, and so on. By knowing these aspects, you can at least broaden your knowledge about your favourite hobby (or, eventually, profession if you so choose).

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About Bentley

I’m Bentley, a 28 year old backpacker with a love for the lens. I started my photography career in art school. I had never been overly interested in the medium until I took an elective class in film photography and fell in love with it. Although I work with digital cameras now, there will always be a place in my heart for film cameras.

I’m Bentley, a 28 year old backpacker with a love for the lens. I started my photography career in art school. I had never been overly interested in the medium until I took an elective class in film photography and fell in love with it.